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Politicians mark 1 year since end of cash bail in Illinois

Politicians mark one year since the end of cash bail in Illinois

(The Center Square) – One year after the Safe-T Act ended cash bail in Illinois, supporters of the law are touting its benefits. Since the Pretrial Fairness Act portion of Illinois’ Safe-T Act took effect on September 18th of last year, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said hearings are now based on safety and not wealth.

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Pretrial Fairness Act: Illinois Democrats, Republicans mark one year without cash bail

In fact, sheriffs and attorneys across the state filed lawsuits to block the Pretrial Fairness Act from taking effect. Although the Illinois Supreme Court ruled that the law did not violate the state constitution, setting the effective date as September 18, 2023.

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It's been one year since Illinois got rid of cash bail. Here's what happened

It's been one year since Illinois got rid of cash bail. Here's what happened to jail populations and failure-to-appear rates.

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Illinois' cash bail end: Mixed results after one year

One year after ending cash bail, Illinois sees mixed effects, with some praising the changes and critics raising concerns.

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Illinois Dems Divided Over Immigrant Sex Offender Deportation Bill

All 12 Chicago area Democrats opposed the Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, while Budzinski and Sorensen sided ...

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How Illinois Democrats are working in swing states

Thousands of Illinois Democrats are volunteering in swing states to influence November races. Why it matters: The ...

In vitro fertilization bills from both Democrats and GOP blocked in U.S. Senate

The closely divided U.S. Senate gridlocked Tuesday over the best way to provide nationwide protections for in vitro ...

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I Raised Millions for Democrats. At the DNC, I Realized They're the Party of the Rich | Opinion

The Democratic Party has lost its way. They speak to the college educated, the urban and affluent, in their language. Their ...

Illinois congressman calls for US permitting law reform talks to continue through election

Illinois Democratic congressman Sean Casten indicated he’s open to a fall debate on overhauling US permitting laws to ...

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These Are the Most Democratic Counties in Illinois

Wall St. Insights This election cycle, Harris and Trump campaigns are focusing their resources on a handful of key ...

Illinois Gov. attends steak fry hosted by Polk County Democrats

DES MOINES, IOWA — Polk County Democrats held the annual steak fry event at Water Works Park on Saturday afternoon at the ...

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Illinois House Minority Leader discusses upcoming election

A top Republican in Springfield is optimistic of gaining ground on supermajority Democrats this election year.

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Top Illinois Democrats, Republicans prepare for first presidential debate

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — We are just one day away from the first presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump. WAND News talked to top Democrats and ...

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Illinois governor to deliver keynote speech at annual Polk County Democrats Steak Fry

The Polk County Democrats announced Wednesday that JB Pritzker, an Illinois Democrat first elected to the governor's office in 2018, will be the keynote speaker at the annual event. The rest of the ...

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House, Senate Democrats renew health care subsidies push

Democrats are pushing congressional leaders to pass legislation by the end of the year to expand subsidies on the health care ...

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